Prelims · 4 Indian Geography · 4.3 Drainage systems

4.3.11 Major dams and multipurpose river valley projects

Multipurpose projects after 1947 used one dam for irrigation, power, flood control and supply; this note is a table of the dams that exams ask, matched to river and state.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
  • 4 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • Bhakra
  • Hirakud
  • Tehri
  • Nagarjuna Sagar
  • Srisailam
  • Sardar Sarovar
  • DVC
  • Idukki
  • Koyna
  • Dam Safety Act 2021

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. AP angleStandard
  5. Mains writingMains writing
  6. Common trapsFoundation
  7. Quick revisionFoundation

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